Skarper has introduced an innovative electric bike conversion kit using a disc-brake rotor for powering pedal-operated bicycles. The company claims that the new kit can transform any disc-brake bike into an e-bike. Manufacturers of conversion kits have had to grapple with operational challenges in the conversion. However, Skarper is proposing a revolutionary approach to e-bike conversion.

It has always been a challenge to manufacture a conversion kit that can be easily fixed and removed. This is due to the effort involved in switching out all the required components. The new Skarper kit, however, comes as a single compact unit that attaches to the disc brake of your bike. It sports a patented and unique design providing rear-wheel drive for the bike. The kit will be used to replace the rear disc rotor of your bike.

The Skarper e-bike conversion kit weighs just 3kg and fitting/removal of the disc will be seamless. The Skarper rotor functions as a brake and drive offering up to 60km in range. The Skarper e-bike conversion unit can be charged fully within 2.5 hours.

Skarper says a cadence sensor is attached to the cranks to regulate power output for the bike. The electric motor drives the DiskDrive rotor to provide propulsion for the converted e-bike. The Skarper team that developed the conversion kit is led by Alastair Darwood. Interestingly, six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy is part of the investors in Skarper. He has brought his experience to bear in the development and testing of the kit.

The new Skarper electric bike conversion kit could come out of production by 2023. Although a specific price has not been fixed, it could cost up to £1,000 ($1,222). The company also says that it is in discussion with traditional bike brands to have the kit fitted as a standard bike. The Skarper prototypes have been quite successful in testing.

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